Earlier this week leaders of a diverse range of organizations representing research universities, public service providers, aerospace and defense companies, and the broader manufacturing sector gave concrete examples of how federal budget cuts are harming the national interest.

Washington, D.C. – A broad range of organizations representing the business community, education, healthcare, manufacturing and other areas of American life will join together on December 2 to discuss the consequences of sequestration budget cuts on America’s workforce.

Between the now lamented government shutdown and the potential sequestration cuts slated for January, we are avoiding serious discussion about meeting the future needs of our nation while still addressing our deficit and debt problems.